The United States will head into Sunday’s singles action at the Presidents Cup with a four-point lead following a dramatic day at Royal Montreal.
After securing a 3-1 victory in the morning session, the Americans mounted a late charge across the board in the afternoon, flipping multiple matches to win the foursomes by the same margin. This leaves the overall score at 11-7, with the Americans needing just four points to retain the Presidents Cup.
Match 1: Scott/Pendrith 2-up over Homa/Harman
The afternoon session opened with a back-and-forth match between Adam Scott and Taylor Pendrith against Max Homa and Brian Harman. Scott and Pendrith took control late, leading 2-up heading to No. 17. Homa’s impressive tee shot on the par-3 hole halved the deficit, but the drama on the finishing hole was short-lived. Harman’s tee shot found thick rough, leaving Homa little chance to reach the green. Their approach resulted in an awkward position beside a bunker, and they managed only a bogey, allowing Scott and Pendrith to secure the win.
Match 2: Morikawa/Burns 1-up over Hughes/Conners
Collin Morikawa and Sam Burns faced off against Canadian favorites Mackenzie Hughes and Corey Conners in a thrilling second match. The teams were tightly matched, with one team winning seven of the first nine holes. The match reached No. 18 tied, thanks to Hughes’ remarkable eagle hole-out from the bunker earlier in the round. However, the Canadians faltered on the final hole: Conners missed the green, and Hughes barely advanced his pitch onto it. This allowed Morikawa to sink a short par putt, giving the Americans the full point.
Match 3: Schauffele/Cantlay 1-up over Kim/Kim
Koreans Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim added to their memorable moments at the Presidents Cup, both sinking long putts that ignited celebrations. The match appeared set for the 18th hole after Si Woo Kim made an impressive chip on the 16th. However, Patrick Cantlay showcased his prowess in team events by making a birdie on the final green, securing the point for the Americans.
Match 4: Scheffler/Henley 3&2 over Matsuyama/Im
In the last match of the afternoon, Sungjae Im and Hideki Matsuyama initially led for the first 11 holes. However, the Americans rallied back, going 6-under over the final 11 holes to clinch victory on the 16th green. Russell Henley and Scottie Scheffler are establishing themselves as a strong pairing for the U.S., with Henley’s steady play complementing the World No. 1’s skill. This result is a significant disappointment for the Internationals, making their task on Sunday increasingly challenging.
